The bus fare is 2.25USD, payable in coin or by metrocard (no paper bills ) Does anybody know if they've put a metrocard dispenser in Term D yet? Last I heard, the newsstand in Term D sold pre-pack 20USD metrocards (with bonus amount built in) but I have not confirmed any of this. Any other locals know?

The cash value metrocard can be handed off from person to person as you board the bus until the value falls below 2.25. (Somebody has to do the math.)

Once at the deli, going back to LGA by bus is easy because the nearby subway station will have the card dispenser.

PS Rumor has it, somebody is going to attempt crossing Queens Blvd on foot? I'll have video camera ready - I've never seen that done before.